You will receive 1 units of continuing education credit upon successful completion of this course. The registration fee is only $0.00

Sponsor information:

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1-800-DENTIST provides effective, proven external and internal marketing to direct a consistent flow of qualified new patients into dental practices, month after month. Their national advertising promotes the importance of regular oral health care and dental office visits and inspires 2.5 million people to contact them each year to find a dentist.

Author:

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Robert Flint

Free CE Course:

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Learning Objectives:

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Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to do the following:

1. Review the requirements for a dental office to be in compliance with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard.
2. Provide an explanation of the biohazard signs and labels and/or color-coding used in the practice.
3. Review of the recordkeeping requirements under the bloodborne pathogen standard.

Abstract:

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In 1992, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enacted the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, codified as 29 CFR 1910.1030. Compliance with the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard will reduce occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material, including Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other bloodborne pathogens. "Hazard Communication Procedures" details the Hazard Communication Standard and its relationship to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Biohazard signs and labeling is detailed, the use of MSDS sheets and how hazardous chemicals should be used in the dental office. OSHA's recordkeeping policies are reviewed.

Outline:

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1. The Hazard Communication Plan
2. Biohazard Labels and Signs
3. MSDS
4. Hazardous Chemicals Used in the Office
5. Labeling Secondary Containers
6. Recordkeeping

References:

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1. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR), Bloodborne Pathogens 1910.1030, www.osha.gov
2. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, www.cdc.gov
3. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Bloodborne Infectious Diseases, www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bbp/

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